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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 02 Dec 2015
ISIL in Syria

"May I implore the hon. Lady to appreciate that the search for certainty in the middle east is a vain hope? The watchword I learned 30 years ago when I first went there was, “If you’re not confused, you don’t understand.” It is a very complex world in which we …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 02 Dec 2015
ISIL in Syria

"No.

Thirdly, we have to see this threat—..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 02 Dec 2015
ISIL in Syria

"No.

Thirdly, we have to see this threat in the context of even greater regional dangers. We are witnessing the collapse of nation states across potentially the whole of Arabia, along with the violent release of centuries of sectarian hatred. A crucial element of our policy should be to try …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 02 Dec 2015
ISIL in Syria

"No. And make all of that a serious and convincing objective of our foreign policy, we must be part of the convoy that is trying to do it. We cannot negligently—as I would see it—watch it roll by while not playing our part. Put frankly, our international reputation has suffered …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 02 Dec 2015
ISIL in Syria

"No. Our allies now question whether we can be relied upon when they call for joint assistance. If we choose today to remain on the sidelines, especially when a new and unequivocal UN resolution is in place, it will signal to the world that the UK has, indeed, chosen to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 07 Sep 2015
Syria: Refugees and Counter-terrorism

"For every drowned baby we see on television there are many more in the rubble of Syrian cities unseen, and for every refugee we take there are many more who want to come, too. Given that the only long-term solution is to re-establish functioning nation states in the region, will …..."
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Written Question
Civil Servants: Apprentices
Monday 20th July 2015

Asked by: Alan Duncan (Conservative - Rutland and Melton)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what representations he has received on the removal of the contract for Civil Service Apprenticeship recruitment from Capita.

Answered by Matt Hancock

The contract with Capita for the administration of the recruitment for the Civil Service Apprenticeship Scheme is in line with standard practice and includes clauses for measuring and managing supplier delivery and performance.

The Department has received 1 formal complaint in relation to the performance of this contract in the last year and no other representations have been received.

Written Question
Civil Servants: Apprentices
Monday 20th July 2015

Asked by: Alan Duncan (Conservative - Rutland and Melton)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what mechanisms his Department has for gauging the performance of Capita in relation to its administration of the recruitment of the Civil Service Apprenticeship Scheme.

Answered by Matt Hancock

The contract with Capita for the administration of the recruitment for the Civil Service Apprenticeship Scheme is in line with standard practice and includes clauses for measuring and managing supplier delivery and performance.

The Department has received 1 formal complaint in relation to the performance of this contract in the last year and no other representations have been received.

Written Question
Civil Servants: Apprentices
Monday 20th July 2015

Asked by: Alan Duncan (Conservative - Rutland and Melton)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many complaints have been logged by his Department on the performance of Capita in relation to their administration of the recruitment of the Civil Service Apprenticeship Scheme.

Answered by Matt Hancock

The contract with Capita for the administration of the recruitment for the Civil Service Apprenticeship Scheme is in line with standard practice and includes clauses for measuring and managing supplier delivery and performance.

The Department has received 1 formal complaint in relation to the performance of this contract in the last year and no other representations have been received.

Written Question
Civil Servants: Apprentices
Monday 20th July 2015

Asked by: Alan Duncan (Conservative - Rutland and Melton)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the performance of Capita in administering the recruitment of the Civil Service Apprenticeship Scheme.

Answered by Matt Hancock

The contract with Capita for the administration of the recruitment for the Civil Service Apprenticeship Scheme is in line with standard practice and includes clauses for measuring and managing supplier delivery and performance.

The Department has received 1 formal complaint in relation to the performance of this contract in the last year and no other representations have been received.